July 2008
Unparalleled cleaning power. Unimaginable quiet performance.
Does your loud vacuum cleaner cause stress for you and your family? Do you feel you must sacrifice cleaning power for a quiet vacuum cleaner? Not any longer! NuTone’s® Central Vacuum System is the quietest and most powerful cleaning system that does more than clean floors. It enhances your home’s environment by improving indoor air quality and reducing noise while providing exceptionally clean carpets and other surfaces.
Redefining the Central Vac System Snap, drop, discard. On bagless cyclonic models, remove the debris canister in just a few seconds. Undo the two snap closures and whisk it away. Filter cleaning and replacement is a breeze.
Convenient… NuTone’s Central Vac Power Units feature a new sleek design allowing it to mount closely against the wall so you can make the most of your space. The revolutionary internal sound suppression system provides a much quieter performance. And, for added convenience, we’ve included a status light on the hose handle and power unit which indicates when the VX™ unit’s bag or canister is full and needs emptying.
VX1000, 550 and 475 Vacuum Systems Green Label Approved NuTone® Central Vacuum Power Units and Power Nozzles are Green Label approved by the Carpet and Rug Institute for superior soil removal, filtration, efficiency and carpet wear.
NuTone Power Units… Quality from Top to Bottom ® Easy-to-clean cyclonic filter an occasional tap on top of filter (easily accessible through door panel) returns it to new status Built in sound suppression greatly reduces motor noise State-of-the-art control board gives timed fill indicators for cyclonic units (VX550C, VX1000C) Left and right intake for flexible installation Motor baffle greatly reduces cooling fan noise, while optimizing cooling air flow Oval Shape for space saving mounting Easy access
Automatic Dustpans A “must” for the kitchen, pantry, laundry room, bathroom – anywhere you have a hard surface. NuTone Automatic Dustpans allow you to easily dispose of crumbs, glass fragments, pet hair – all the hard to pick up debris. Just sweep it into the inlet and activate the vacuum feature with light toe pressure.
CI365 VacPan™ Enjoy the convenience of this automatic Inlet installed in a cabinet toekick or baseboard. Simply sweep the dirt to the VacPan™ and activate the vacuum system with flip of the toeswitch. It offers the ultimate convenience to sweep dirt away instantly. The perfect idea for any room with hard surface floors like kitchens, baths, laundry rooms and mud rooms.
Treat your carpet to longer life with a wide selection of deep cleaning brushes. The NuTone Electric Power Brushes save time and energy, while prolonging the life of your carpet. Deep cleaning has never been easier when you select from models which offer electronic sensors that let you know when the dirt is gone from your cleaning path. And, with easy-touse touch-of-the-toe levers, you won’t break your back bending to switch carpet heights and removing wands.
Electric Power Brushes CT650 – Deluxe Dirt-Sensing Power Brush Never guess again if your carpets are clean. With the built-in dirt sensor, the CT650 lets you know when your work is done.
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VXCK355* or CK355 (shown above) Deluxe Electric Kits VXCK350* or CK350 (shown above) Deluxe Electric Kits All the attachments you need to keep your living space dust free. With selections for carpeting, hard floors, draperies and furniture, these deluxe kits feature the convenience of maximum power without the need for an electrical plug. Works with electrified inlets CI358, CI390 and CI395. (See page 23).
Tool Sets NuTone tool sets provide the convenience of quality attachments packaged to meet your traditional cleaning needs. CK110 Basic Tool Set Features all the most-often-used cleaning tools. The combo floor tool moves from floor to carpet with single pedal operation. Swivel neck allows a full range of motion. The 10-5/8" wide nozzle has two lint strips for greater cleaning.
Expand on the deluxe or standard tool sets with a NuTone Tool Kit which packages all the accessories necessary to comprise the complete cleaning package. CK145 Ultra Deluxe Garage & Car Care Kit CK140 Deluxe Garage & Car Care Kit Includes three versatile attachments that are perfect for those tough to get at areas. It’s perfect as a starter set for the shop or garage or as a second set to help around the house.
Accessories CA101G – Tool Caddy This tool caddy snaps onto NuTone wands. Keep three tools at your fingertips while you’re cleaning. Soft gray. CT102G – Dusting Brush Soft natural bristles provide gentle cleaning for delicate surfaces. Fits onto all NuTone wands. Soft gray. CT106G – Upholstery Tool Provides deep cleaning, with or without the slide on natural bristle brush. Fits onto all NuTone wands. Soft gray. CT109B – Pet Brush Nylon brush provides gentle grooming.
CT140G – Standard Floor/Rug Tool Pedal quickly adjusts as you move from hard surfaces to carpets. Features dual rear wheels. Wide 10-5/8" of edge to edge cleaning. Soft gray. CT143B – Universal Dusting Brush Elongated universal dusting brush will change the way you dust. Features gentle, soft nylon bristles. Black. CT150B – Deluxe Floor/Rug Tool CT140G Moves from hard surface to carpet without adjustment. Front and rear wheels maintain air flow. Offers extra wide 11" of edge to edge cleaning. Black.
Powered to reach everywhere you need to clean. NuTone Current-Carrying hoses bring the power to wherever your vacuum reaches. We offer a wide selection of lightweight, flexible hoses including directconnect options for use with electrified inlets. Current-Carrying hoses allow you to operate an electric power brush without using an additional cord set. And, the comfortable handle design and fingertip controls on the handle grip add comfort and convenience to your cleaning.
Current-Carrying Hoses Standard CH620 This deluxe Direct-Connect hose plugs directly into high and low-voltage current. Ergonomic handle provides the ultimate in comfort and control. Features easy to adjust vacuum air release, 3-position on-off switch and vinyl over wire, reinforced with polyester cord for durability. Available in warm gray.
Low Voltage Hoses 372 A beige standard hose with vinyl reinforced construction. Rotary control on handle regulates vacuum. VXCH235* or CH235 This light gray, crushproof hose springs back to retain original shape. Includes on-off switch. Includes patent pending Universal hose end which fits all NuTone and most other standard inlets. VX™ hose includes a status indicator light on handle. 372 Standard Hose CH230 A warm gray standard hose features on-off switch and vinyl reinforced construction.
Hose Accessories 599CS This polarized 35-ft extension cord connects the electric power brush to the outlet when not using the Current-Carrying hose. Includes strapping to attach extension cord along length of hose. CA130 A hose sock can help prevent scratching corners of walls and marking furniture as you move from room to room while vacuuming.
Plug into Power and Convenience with NuTone Inlets. Turn to the source for power and intelligence. NuTone’s line of central cleaning inlets include built-in low-voltage terminals where direct-connect hoses plug right into the inlet – alleviating the need for a power cord. The electrified inlets make it a simple one-step operation to plug in a currentcarrying hose. The system turns on automatically when an unswitched hose is inserted or is ready for immediate activation with a switched hose.
Electrified Direct Connect Inlets Electrified Inlets make it a simple one-step operation to plug in a Current-Carrying hose – no 120V extension cord to carry around. Compatible with NuTone CH615 and CH620 hoses. CI390 Standard and CI395 Status Indicating The ElectraValve® Electrified Inlet operates on standard house wiring. It eliminates the need for the extension of electrical cords from the inlet to an electrical outlet.
Status Indicating Inlets NuTone’s Indicating Inlets bring Central Vacuum System “intelligence” right to where you need it most – at the inlet! A green LED light tells you that your system is powered and ready for use when you insert the hose. Recommended for use with NuTone VX™ Series Power Units. CI370 Series The LED indicator light on the inlet lets you know when the system is powered. It also reminds you when it’s time to change the bag in the power unit. No extra wiring is required. (Shown at left.
Standard Inlets Almond 360 Series Automatic on/off inlets can be installed in walls or floors. The variety of colors allows you to blend the outlets to any décor. Beige • Size: 3-3/4" w x 3" h x 5/8" d • Installs with CF361 or CF361F mounting bracket or 395, 396-1 or 396-3 rough-in kits White Ivory 360AL – Almond 360BG – Beige 360W – White 360D – Brown 360IV – Ivory Brown Ivory Antique Brass White 330 Series Chrome Black 398 Series Automatic on/off inlets have styrene snap-back protective cover.
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Installation Each NuTone Central Cleaning System comes packed with a Planning & Installing Guide. Whatever your home layout – multi-level, two-story or ranch – we have a system to meet your needs. As few as three or four inlets can take care of an average size home. Once you’ve determined the right system for you, a typical system can be installed in a day or less. Just choose whether you want to do-it-yourself or hire a professional installer.
How to Choose Power unit and semi-rigid tubing Convenient automatic inlets Long, flexible hose lets you clean two or three rooms from one inlet Automatic dustpan Power unit In other floor plans, the power unit may be located in the basement, laundry or utility room. Average size 3 or 4-bedroom homes may be adequately serviced with 3 or 4 inlets plus the power unit. Utility inlets can also be used on patio or porch.
Let us help you with the basics. 1. What is your home size? Include all areas and floors to be serviced by your central vacuum system. Home Size____________________________ sq. ft. 2. Based on your home size, choose your power unit from the three different Power Unit series indicated on page 30 selection chart. Power Unit________________________________ 3. Determine the number of wall inlets you will need. As a quick reference for estimating, we recommend using the relationship of 600 sq. ft.
VX475, VX550 AND VX1000 POWER UNITS SELECTION CHART 2-Year Warranty 4-Year Warranty 8-Year Warranty VX475 VX475C VX550 VX550C VX1000 VX1000C 475 475 550 550 1040 1040 Motor Performance Power (Air Watts) Current Rating (Amps) 15 15 15 15 15 15 Voltage 120 120 120 120 240 240 Recommended Circuit (Amps) 20 20 20 20 20 20 Bag required for debris recovery • Cyclonic bagless debris recovery • • • • • On/Off Indicator • • • • • • Easy access door for convenient & cl
Fittings INSTALLATION COMPONENTS CI319 Face Plate Extension – for thick walls CF328 Plaster Guard – for use with 329 Mounting Plate Existing Home Inlet Kit CF361 Mounting Bracket with plaster guard CF363 90˚ Flanged Ell – special for 3" walls CI324 2" Hose Clamp CF329 Inlet Mounting Plate CF361F Mounting Bracket with flanged spigot to assemble to any 382 series elbow 326N Existing Home Inlet Kit CI330 Exhaust Vent CF362 90˚ Flanged Ell – standard CF364 Flanged Tee CF365 Double-Flanged Tee CF366 Straig
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